Some users still have their old taskbar and Start menu after upgrading to Windows 11. Microsoft released Windows 11 this week and made the new operating system as a free upgrade for eligible computers (that meet the minimum hardware requirements). However, the update does go smooth for everyone.
Microsoft will fix memory leaks in File Explorer on Windows 11
Windows 11 is now available to the public, which means more people switch to the newest operating system from Microsoft. The rollout is going mostly fine and without major incidents. Still, some Windows 11 users have problems with memory leaks in the new File Explorer. The good news is that Microsoft is aware of the problem and works on fixing it.
Microsoft is working on a new Feedback Portal for Edge, Windows, and Microsoft 365
In 2016, Microsoft introduced Feedback Hub - a dedicated place where users can publish their thoughts, complaints, and ideas about Microsoft's products. The Software giant uses data from Feedback Hub to improve the quality of Windows and other software. For example, Microsoft recently responded to a post on Feedback Hub about memory leaks in File Explorer on Windows 11. It appears that the company is now working on a new platform to gather customers' feedback.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is now powered by blade servers based on Xbox Series X
Microsoft representatives revealed that the company have recently done a full server upgrade for Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud). The gaming network infrastructure is now only use Xbox Series X-based server blades. The solution improves frame rate and reduces game load times.
Microsoft updated the Surface app with new features and languages
On October 5, 2021, Microsoft launched Windows 11 and new Surface computers that come with latest operating system preinstalled. To help customers get the most out of their Surface computers, Microsoft offers a special Surface app on the Microsoft Store. Recently, the application received a big update with 36 new languages and a couple of new features. Here is how Microsoft describes its Surface app.
Download Media Feature Pack for Windows 11 N and KN
Here's how to download Media Feature Pack for Windows 11 N and restore multimedia features in "N" editions. Microsoft has made available Media Feature Pack for N Editions of Windows 11. The "N" edition is targeted for Europe, and "KN" for Korea. Both editions include all the essential features of the OS except Windows Media Player, the Music app, Video, Voice Recorder, Movies & TV, and a number of codecs required to play some video and audio. If you want to have these features in your Windows 11 N, you need to install the official Media package.
How to Add Taskbar Clock on Secondary Display in Windows 11
Here's how to show the taskbar clock on the secondary display in Windows 11. By default, the new taskbar only shows the clock on the primary display connected to your computer. Whereas Windows 10 had clocks on each connected display in the taskbar.
Vivaldi 4.3 is out, here are the changes
Vivaldi Technologies is back with another major browser update that contains a load of improvements, new features, and fixes. Version 4.3 of the world's most feature rich browser is now available in the stable channel with Idle Detection API prevention, 68 new languages in the translator, and more.
Download Old Classic Calculator for Windows 11
Here is how to download Old Classic Calculator for Windows 11 which looks and works like in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Starting in Windows 10, Microsoft has replaced the good old calculator app with a new Store app. The same is for Windows 11, which includes a newer version of Calculator, but it is still a Store app. Many people feel unhappy with this change. The classic app loads faster, works faster, and is more useful for mouse and keyboard users. Here is how to get the classic calculator back in Windows 11.
Mozilla Firefox is coming to the Microsoft Store later this year
Before Microsoft released Windows 11, the Software giant allowed only EdgeHTML-based browsers in the Microsoft Store. Now, with Edge Legacy and its proprietary engine being six feet under, Microsoft embraces Chromium and eases off rules in its store. To bring more customers and developers to the Microsoft Store, Microsoft allowed publishing third-party browsers with various engines (there are many other new policies, such as permission to use custom payment systems, CDNs, unpackaged apps, third-party stores, more). As a result, we see developers bringing popular browsers to the Microsoft Store, providing users with an easy and trustworthy place to get their favorite apps.
